That overgrown patch behind your Norbury terrace deserves better than brambles and broken paving. Gardens here battle clay soil and limited light, but the right approach transforms even the trickiest plots into something special.
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Norbury's mix of Victorian terraces and 1930s semis creates unique garden challenges. Behind those narrow frontages lie surprisingly deep plots, often neglected or divided awkwardly by previous owners. Clay-heavy soil from the old brickworks means drainage issues plague many SW16 gardens, while mature trees cast deep shade across CR7's residential streets. Smart design works with these quirks rather than fighting them.
A successful makeover begins by understanding your garden's bones. Soil testing reveals whether that persistent dampness stems from compacted clay or blocked Victorian drains. Light mapping throughout the day identifies which zones suit sun-lovers versus shade plants. Existing features worth preserving get incorporated into fresh layouts. Materials match your property's character – reclaimed London brick for period homes, contemporary porcelain for newer builds around Pollards Hill.
Twenty years tackling Norbury gardens means knowing which suppliers stock materials that handle our weather extremes. Local knowledge matters when sourcing plants that thrive despite Thornton Heath's traffic pollution or Streatham's urban heat.
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Basic refreshes start around £3,000-£5,000, covering new planting schemes and lawn restoration. Complete transformations for typical Norbury plots range £8,000-£15,000, including patios, raised beds and screening. Larger Victorian gardens needing extensive landscaping might reach £20,000-£30,000.
Every street across SW16 and CR7 postcodes gets covered, from the conservation area near Norbury station through to modern developments towards Pollards Hill. Regular projects span from Streatham borders to Thornton Heath's garden squares.
Smaller makeovers wrap up within 2-3 weeks. Medium-sized overhauls generally need 4-6 weeks, accounting for our variable weather. Extensive redesigns might stretch 8-10 weeks, especially if structural elements require building control approval.
All hardscaping elements carry decade-long coverage against defects. Plants get twelve months establishment guarantee, assuming reasonable care. Annual maintenance packages help preserve your investment beyond the warranty period.
Absolutely – post-construction gardens often need complete rehabilitation. Compacted soil gets broken up and enriched, proper drainage installed where heavy machinery damaged existing systems. Fresh topsoil and careful replanting gradually restore life to traumatised plots.
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